Phrase XIII
Maquette
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This collection of Phrases are inspired by one simple isohedral tile, from a group of crystallographic tiles that can be arranged by their periodic discrete pattern.
As the original tile shape is from a crystallographic group the Phrases appearance is like crystal growth.
The structure of each Phrase is enhanced by light, cavity and mass. This is not a computer generated object.
The 2D tile was drawn by hand onto a block of modelling board and the 3d shape extruded out from the flat by cutting the board vertically around the tile. The flat plain of the extrudtions.
Placed on a pattern board with interchangeable core boxes 16 different variations of the original element were cast. With over 80 cast elements polished and finished on the work bench I selected one in each hand to rotate and interlock together in a visually pleasing way. Secured with a spot weld, another element would be selected, rotated and interlocked.
Sometimes the Phrases were instantly successful, others needed to be dismantled and reworked more succinctly. Cast Aluminium, Powder Coated White.
Phrase (n) 1 a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a sentence 2 a group of words that are often used together and have a particular meaning, or a way of expressing something by choosing to use particular words (v) to put into a particular form of words.
